Connecticut Shoreline Seafood
in New Haven, CT
New Haven’s shoreline connection shows up in briny oysters, fried clams, lobster rolls, and other simple seafood built around the freshness of Long Island Sound. It is the coastal counterpoint to the city’s pizza-and-pastry traditions.
Did you know?
New Haven sits on the Connecticut shoreline, where seafood culture spans casual fried-clam shacks, oyster bars, and family seafood markets rather than one single signature dish.
Where to Find It
2 places to try Connecticut Shoreline Seafood in New Haven, CT
D’Amato’s Seafood
$$$$Westville
A New Haven seafood institution with whole-clam platters, whole-clam combos, and other classic fried seafood served with fries and onion rings.
Still Off the Hook
$$$$Westville
A casual New Haven seafood spot with a dedicated whole-belly clams side portion, served with the bellies and necks intact.
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